With the advancing reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)—including civil penalties for non-compliance, expanded reporting criteria, and designation of high-risk suppliers and regions – in-house counsel must be prepared to guide their organisations through a shifting compliance landscape. This session is designed specifically for legal professionals advising on commercial contracts.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm Modern Slavery: Implications in Contracts
Modern slavery considerations are increasingly shaping commercial contracting in Australia, especially in light of anticipated reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
- With the government’s commitment to strengthening the regime—including the introduction of civil penalties for non-compliance, expanded mandatory reporting criteria, and the declaration of high-risk regions and suppliers— understand contractual obligations that are evolving to reflect heightened due diligence expectations
- Hear how businesses are now embedding modern slavery clauses into supplier agreements
- Understand the requirement of transparency across supply chains and ensuring compliance with reporting duties
- Gain the skills for developments that are not only legal necessities but also critical to managing reputational and operational risk in a globally conscious market
Presented by Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley; Accredited Specialist in Government and Administrative Law
Presenters
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Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley
With over 25 years of experience, Scott specialises as a legal advisor on significant projects and procurements for government clients. Scott’s role of lead advisor to significant projects often incorporates legal and procurement expertise on the same transaction, as well as strategic probity advice. In recognition of his position as a leading government lawyer, Scott was one of the first Law Society Accredited Specialists in Government and Administrative Law, both Commonwealth and State (with a focus on government commercial and procurement transactions), and has been appointed by the Law Society of NSW as the Head Assessor for that Specialist Accreditation in 2024. Scott also writes and lectures two procurement courses for the Masters Programs at both College of Law and the University of Melbourne. Scott is currently on an international committee that is in the process of drafting international Modern Slavery guidelines. He is experienced in drafting and implementing key project documents including market sounding/engagement documents, industry briefings, RFTs, tender evaluation plans, tender evaluation reports, commercial contracts and agreements and legal advices and resolutions to support decisions.
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This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Lunchtime Series 2025
In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD Units including:
7 Units in Substantive Law
1 Unit in Professional Skills
1 Unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 Unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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With the advancing reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)—including civil penalties for non-compliance, expanded reporting criteria, and designation of high-risk suppliers and regions – in-house counsel must be prepared to guide their organisations through a shifting compliance landscape. This session is designed specifically for legal professionals advising on commercial contracts.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm Modern Slavery: Implications in Contracts
Modern slavery considerations are increasingly shaping commercial contracting in Australia, especially in light of anticipated reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
- With the government’s commitment to strengthening the regime—including the introduction of civil penalties for non-compliance, expanded mandatory reporting criteria, and the declaration of high-risk regions and suppliers— understand contractual obligations that are evolving to reflect heightened due diligence expectations
- Hear how businesses are now embedding modern slavery clauses into supplier agreements
- Understand the requirement of transparency across supply chains and ensuring compliance with reporting duties
- Gain the skills for developments that are not only legal necessities but also critical to managing reputational and operational risk in a globally conscious market
Presented by Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley; Accredited Specialist in Government and Administrative Law
Presenters
![]()
Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley
With over 25 years of experience, Scott specialises as a legal advisor on significant projects and procurements for government clients. Scott’s role of lead advisor to significant projects often incorporates legal and procurement expertise on the same transaction, as well as strategic probity advice. In recognition of his position as a leading government lawyer, Scott was one of the first Law Society Accredited Specialists in Government and Administrative Law, both Commonwealth and State (with a focus on government commercial and procurement transactions), and has been appointed by the Law Society of NSW as the Head Assessor for that Specialist Accreditation in 2024. Scott also writes and lectures two procurement courses for the Masters Programs at both College of Law and the University of Melbourne. Scott is currently on an international committee that is in the process of drafting international Modern Slavery guidelines. He is experienced in drafting and implementing key project documents including market sounding/engagement documents, industry briefings, RFTs, tender evaluation plans, tender evaluation reports, commercial contracts and agreements and legal advices and resolutions to support decisions.
[30641988928]
This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Lunchtime Series 2025
In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD Units including:
7 Units in Substantive Law
1 Unit in Professional Skills
1 Unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 Unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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